Description: The newest and most comprehensive video produced covering all aspects of logging and harvesting timber. In 5 parts: Driving & Transportation (5:27); PPE (8:19); Cutting (26:09); Rigging (14:46); and Landing (15:16). Produced by InstructoVision with funding and support provided by the State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Health Investments Projects {SHIP}. NOTE: Some older footage shows workers without proper PPE. Current requirements are that all workers wear high visibility vests. *Permission is granted to duplicate this video in its entirety only for non-commercial purposes.

Description: Describes how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders while performing typical logging activities. Gives examples of early symptoms and suggestions to correct problems before a severe injury develops.

Description: A two part video on the safe use of chainsaws in sawmills. Part 1 Discusses tips to safe chainsaw use in: saw selection, inspection, operations and hazards and PPE. Part 2 covers: hazardous environments in sawmills; log decks, edgers, conveyors and sorters.

Description: An innovative "no spoken words movie" designed to reach workers of all languages. Shows the day in the life of a harvester beginning with work preparations and ending with loading processed trees for transport. Includes: work clothing, cutting, movement of trees and personnel, processing and loading. DISCLAIMER: In Washington state: Drop starting as seen in the video is prohibited. Riding in truck bed as seen in video is prohibited. High visibility vest is required during helicopter operation.

Description: Covers the safe use of chain saws, appropriate PPE and how to do an inspection/safety check of the saw. Shows how chain saw kickback and poor work practices are the greatest hazards of chainsaw use and how quickly accidents can occur. Includes an interview of a man who survived a life-threatening chain saw injury. Includes brief wood-carving demonstation by Bob King, award-winning chain saw artist. Permission is granted to duplicate the program in its entirety for non-commercial purposes.

Description: Safety is the most important aspect of every job in the forest industry. This video features the day-to-day elements of on-the-job safety. The three areas covered are: safe work procedures, communications, and emergencies. (11 min 01 s)
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Description: The newest and most comprehensive video produced covering all aspects of logging and harvesting timber. In 5 parts: Driving & Transportation (5:27); PPE (8:19); Cutting (26:09); Rigging (14:46); and Landing (15:16). Produced by InstructoVision with funding and support provided by the State of Washington, Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Health Investments Projects [SHIP]. NOTE: Some older footage shows workers without proper PPE. Current requirements are that all workers wear high visibility vests. *Permission is granted to duplicate this video in its entirety only for non-commercial purposes.